June 17
Uganda: Salam TV Md Hajj Kaliisa Tours River Flow International, Hails Local Science Innovation
Nile Post
Hajji Karim Kaliisa, the Managing Director of Salam TV and Salam Charity, has visited River Flow International Ltd, where he toured its science innovation and teaching facilities… Read more »
June 16
Rwanda: What We Can Learn From Britain's War On Social Media [opinion]
New Times
This week, the United Kingdom announced that children under 16 will be locked out of major social media platforms by next spring. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it "a big… Read more »
Liberia: FAO Calls for Strategic Storytelling to Advance Food Security in W/a
Liberian Observer
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for a shift toward strategic storytelling as a key tool in advancing food security and strengthening resilience across West… Read more »
Africa: Tina Urges CSOs, Media to Drive Tax Justice Across Africa
Liberian Observer
Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) Executive Director Chenai Mukumba has challenged civil society organizations and media practitioners across Africa to become more actively… Read more »
Uganda: Police Probe Viral Video of Panga-Wielding Gang Attack in Wakiso
Nile Post
- Police in Nsangi Division have launched investigations into a violent robbery incident captured in a video that has been widely shared on social media, showing a group of men… Read more »
June 15
Mozambique: Journalists Disappear As Intimidation Grips Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Region
RFI
Almost a decade after an Islamist insurgency erupted in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province, few reports on the conflict are emerging from the region. This third instalment… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Why Early Likes Matter for Facebook Post Performance
New Zimbabwe
A Facebook post can get missed fast when people scroll. That is why early likes matter. They help a fresh post look active, trusted, and worth a closer look. Why Early Likes Matter… Read more »
June 14
South Africa: The Architecture of Amplification - - How SA News Media Manufactures Public Figures [opinion]
Daily Maverick
In the modern attention economy, there is a dangerous delusion that putting a radical figure on a live broadcast constitutes 'covering the news'. Read more »
Namibia: Cybercrime Bill - A Journalist's Nightmare
Namibian
As Namibia strengthens its ties with Western countries, we should steer clear of adopting their policies and laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Thierry Henry Apologises to Nigerians Over World Cup Broadcast Remarks
Leadership
Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry has issued a public apology to Nigerian fans after comments he made during a World Cup broadcast sparked backlash on social media. Read more »
June 12
Kenya: MP Seeks Probe Into Pay Disparities At International Media Houses
Capital FM
Funyula MP Ojiambo Oundo has called for an investigation into allegations of labour exploitation, racial discrimination and unequal pay affecting Kenyan journalists working for… Read more »
June 11
Mozambique: International Investigation Says Journalists Killed to Silence Press
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
"Dozens of opposition members and journalists have been abducted or killed in Mozambique since the 2024 general elections. While authorities have largely failed to investigate the… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Did Not Say Many Nigerians Want Him Dead - He Was Referring to 'Cabals'
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election, social media posts have claimed that President Bola Tinubu said many Nigerians want him dead. Evidence shows he was referring to… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Journalist Khaoula Boukrim Sentenced in Absentia to 4 Years in Prison
CPJ
Tunisian authorities should immediately overturn the four-year prison sentence imposed in absentia on prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim, founder of local independent news… Read more »
Namibia: Geingos Urges Young Journalists to Embrace Long-Term Impact of Storytelling
Namibian
Former first lady and One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos urges young journalists to view their work as a long-term contribution to social change rather than a tool for… Read more »
Ghana: United States 250th Independence Day Celebration in Ghana - Remarks By Chargé d'Affaires Rolf Olson [press release]
U.S. Embassy Accra
Chargé d'Affaires Rolf Olson delivering remarks at the 250th Independence Day Celebration in Accra on June 10, 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Video Showed Out of Context, Isn't Nigeria's Kano State Governor 'Distributing Plates'
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A video has been posted widely on social media, with the claim that it shows Kano state governor Abba Yusuf "distributing plates" to residents as political "empowerment… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Dennis Katungi Media Centre Deputy Ed
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed long serving head of communications and media relations at Uganda Media Centre, Dennis Katungi as the substantive Deputy Executive Director. Read more »
June 10
Mali: Jailed for Calling a Fact a Fact in Mali
HRW
Drop Charges, Release Detained Journalists Read more »
South Africa: No, Viral Photo of Protestors in South Africa 'Looting Coffins' Is Fake
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Service delivery protests in and around Bloemfontein, South Africa in May 2026 did escalate into looting which targeted immigrants. However, one particularly dramatic… Read more »
Comoros: In Comoros, Journalist Arrested for Report On Jailed Ex-President's Health
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Comorian authorities to release journalist Toufé Maecha who was arrested on Monday at his home in the capital, Moroni, over his… Read more »
Gambia: Remembering Mr. Deyda Hydara( the Martyr) - Deyda Hydara At 80
The Point
The Press Freedom Hero Who Never Dies in the Hearts of Gambians Read more »
Gambia: Deyda Hydara At 80 - The Press Freedom Hero Who Never Dies in the Heart of Gambians
The Point
Yesterday, June 9, 2026, marks what would have been the 80th birthday of Deyda Hydara, the celebrated journalist, co-founder and former managing editor of The Point newspaper whose… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have Been Remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Center - Blessing CEO
Vanguard
Social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has disclosed that she has been remanded at the Kirikiri… Read more »
Uganda: Kasule Lumumba Pledges to Strengthen National Guidance, Reform Media Platforms
Nile Post
The newly appointed Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has praised Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for entrusting her with the… Read more »
